Karnataka Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Where is the Shilp Samagam Mela 2025, organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, being held from 5 to 14 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Freedom Park, Bengaluru
The mela is being held at Freedom Park, Bengaluru, from 5 to 14 September 2025.
The Shilp Samagam Mela 2025 primarily showcases the skills of artisans from which communities?
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Correct answer: D — Scheduled Castes, OBCs and Safai Mitras
The mela highlights artisans from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes and Safai Mitras.
Which institution topped the Overall category of the NIRF India Rankings 2025?
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Correct answer: D — IIT Madras
IIT Madras retained first position in the Overall category for the seventh consecutive year (2019–2025).
Which institution topped the Universities category in NIRF India Rankings 2025 for the tenth consecutive year?
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Correct answer: A — IISc Bengaluru
IISc Bengaluru topped the Universities category for the tenth consecutive year (2016–2025).
Which new category was introduced in the NIRF India Rankings in 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals category was added in 2025; Open and Skill Universities were added in 2024 and Innovation in 2023.
Consider the following statements about the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF): 1. NIRF was launched by the Ministry of Education in September 2015. 2. In the 2025 rankings, IIT Madras was first in Engineering for the tenth consecutive year. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
NIRF was launched in September 2015, the first rankings came out in 2016, and IIT Madras has topped Engineering every year from 2016 to 2025. Both statements are correct.
Which institute led the study, reported in September 2025, providing the strongest observational evidence of interstellar dust grains aligning with the Galaxy's magnetic field?
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Correct answer: B — Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru
The team was led by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, an autonomous institute of DST.
The IIA-led dust alignment study used the POL-2 polarimeter on which telescope?
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Correct answer: A — James Clerk Maxwell Telescope, Hawaii
The researchers used the POL-2 polarimeter on the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope in Hawaii to map the cloud G34.43+0.24.
The All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, whose diamond jubilee the President attended in September 2025, is located in:
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Correct answer: A — Mysuru
President Murmu attended the diamond jubilee of AIISH at Mysuru, Karnataka.
Consider the following statements about the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH): 1. It was established in 1965. 2. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
AIISH was established in 1965 and is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, not the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. So only statement 1 is correct.
As per NeGD's announcement of 31 August 2025, which State offers the highest number of e-Government services on DigiLocker/e-District?
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Correct answer: D — Maharashtra
Maharashtra leads with 254 services, followed by Delhi (123), Karnataka (113), Assam (102) and Uttar Pradesh (86).
Consider the following statements about NeGD's milestone announced on 31 August 2025: 1. The services are available in all 36 States and Union Territories. 2. NeGD functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the National e-Governance Division functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
In the fake GST invoice case uncovered by DGGI Belagavi (August 2025), the accused was arrested under which provision?
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Correct answer: B — Section 69 of the CGST Act, 2017
The PIB release says the accused was arrested under Section 69 of the CGST Act, 2017 in Bengaluru.
National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August every year to honour:
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Correct answer: B — Major Dhyan Chand
National Sports Day is celebrated annually on 29 August to honour hockey icon Major Dhyan Chand; 2025 marked his 120th birth anniversary.
National Sports Day 2025 marked which birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand?
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Correct answer: D — 120th
The Sports Ministry release says the 2025 celebrations marked the 120th birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand.
Consider the following statements about National Sports Day 2025: 1. About 30 crore citizens took part across all States and UTs. 2. The first world-class MONDO athletics track was inaugurated at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the MONDO track was inaugurated at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi; the floral tribute was paid at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
The new rail line approved by the Cabinet on 27 August 2025 to connect Dholavira, Narayan Sarovar and Lakhpat fort is located in which region?
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Correct answer: B — Kutch
The Deshalpar–Hajipir–Luna and Vayor–Lakhpat new line will connect far-flung areas of Kutch, Gujarat.
What is the approximate total cost of the four railway projects approved by the Union Cabinet on 27 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹12,328 crore
The four projects together cost about ₹12,328 crore; ₹2,526 crore is the Kutch new line alone and ₹5,012 crore is the Secunderabad–Wadi line.
Consider the following statements about the railway projects approved on 27 August 2025: 1. The Secunderabad (Sanathnagar)–Wadi 3rd and 4th line spans Karnataka and Telangana. 2. The Bhagalpur–Jamalpur 3rd line is in Bihar. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Cabinet release; the Furkating–New Tinsukia doubling is the Assam project.
According to the Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24, which state ranked first in terms of employment?
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Correct answer: A — Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka are the top five states by employment, in that order.
As per ASI 2023-24 results released on 27 August 2025, Gross Value Added in the sector grew in current prices by:
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Correct answer: B — 11.89%
GVA grew 11.89% in current prices; output grew more than 5.80% and employment 5.92%.
Consider the following statements about the Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24: 1. Gujarat ranked first among states in terms of employment. 2. The sector added about 57 lakh jobs during 2014-15 to 2023-24. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: Tamil Nadu ranked first and Gujarat second. Statement 2 is correct.
Discussions on 6G standardisation began at the 3GPP RAN meetings in Bengaluru (August 2025) under which 3GPP Release?
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Correct answer: B — Release 20
The Bengaluru meetings marked the first discussions on 6G under 3GPP Release 20, alongside finalisation of Release 19 for 5G Advanced.
Which organisation hosted the 3GPP RAN Working Group meetings held in Bengaluru in August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — TSDSI
The meetings were hosted by the Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI), with DoT support.
Consider the following statements about the 3GPP RAN meetings in Bengaluru (August 2025): 1. Over 1,500 delegates from more than 50 countries took part, the highest-ever participation in a 3GPP working group meeting. 2. TSDSI is one of the seven organisational partners of 3GPP. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the DoT release of 26 August 2025.
What was the code name of the DRI operation that seized 72 kg of hydroponic weed in Bengaluru and Bhopal in August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Operation WeedOut
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence's pan-India operation was code-named 'WeedOut'.
Under which law was the hydroponic weed seized in DRI's Operation WeedOut (August 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — NDPS Act, 1985
The 72.024 kg of hydroponic weed and illegal proceeds of ₹1.02 crore were seized under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985.
Which company led the consortium selected by IN-SPACe in August 2025 to build India's first PPP-based Earth Observation constellation?
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Correct answer: B — Pixxel
IN-SPACe selected a consortium led by Pixxel, with Piersight Space, SatSure Analytics India and Dhruva Space, under its EO-PPP model.
How many satellites will the Earth Observation constellation awarded under IN-SPACe's EO-PPP model in August 2025 comprise?
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Correct answer: A — 12
The Pixxel-led consortium will deploy a constellation of 12 satellites carrying optical, hyperspectral and SAR sensors, investing over ₹1,200 crore.
The Bangalore Metro Yellow Line inaugurated by PM Modi on 10 August 2025 runs between which two points?
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Correct answer: B — RV Road (Ragigudda) and Bommasandra
The Yellow Line of Bangalore Metro Phase-2 runs from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra, over 19 km with 16 stations.
Bangalore Metro Phase-3, whose foundation stone was laid on 10 August 2025, is also known as which line?
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Correct answer: C — Orange Line
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of Bangalore Metro's Phase-3, namely the Orange Line, worth over ₹15,610 crore.
Consider the following statements about the Bengaluru metro projects of 10 August 2025: 1. The Yellow Line has a route length of over 19 km with 16 stations. 2. Metro Phase-3 will have 31 underground stations. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the Yellow Line covers over 19 km with 16 stations. Statement 2 is incorrect: Phase-3 will have a route length of more than 44 km with 31 elevated stations.
Which of the following was NOT among the three Vande Bharat Express trains flagged off by PM Modi from Bengaluru on 10 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bengaluru–Mysuru
The three trains were Bengaluru–Belagavi, Nagpur (Ajni)–Pune and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Amritsar; no Bengaluru–Mysuru Vande Bharat was flagged off.
To make electrochromic smart windows cheaper, CeNS Bengaluru researchers (July 2025) replaced tungsten oxide (WO3) with films of:
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Correct answer: C — Titanium dioxide (TiO2)
PIB (29 July 2025): the CeNS team demonstrated a cost-effective alternative by replacing WO3 with TiO2 films.
Where were the flight-trials of DRDO's ULPGM-V3, announced on 25 July 2025, carried out?
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Correct answer: A — National Open Area Range, Kurnool
PIB (25 July 2025): DRDO carried out flight-trials of ULPGM-V3 at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
The UAV from which ULPGM-V3 was released during its July 2025 trials was developed by:
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Correct answer: B — Newspace Research Technologies, Bengaluru
PIB: the missile was released from a UAV indigenously developed by Indian start-up Newspace Research Technologies, Bengaluru.
Consider the following statements about ULPGM-V3 (July 2025): 1. It is an enhanced version of ULPGM-V2. 2. It offers three modular warhead options, and the July 2025 trials were in the anti-armour configuration. 3. Its Development cum Production Partners were HAL and BEL. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
PIB: ULPGM-V3 enhances ULPGM-V2; it has three modular warheads and the trials were for the anti-armour configuration. The DcPPs were Adani Defence and Bharat Dynamics Limited, not HAL and BEL, so 3 is wrong.
In the DRI seizure at Bengaluru airport on 18 July 2025, where was the 4 kg of cocaine concealed?
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Correct answer: D — In the covers of two superhero comics
PIB (Finance): the passenger was carrying two unusually heavy superhero comics; white powder recovered from the covers tested positive for cocaine (4,006 grams, about Rs 40 crore).
According to the IIA study reported in July 2025, the great geomagnetic storm that began on 10 May 2024 and caused auroras over Ladakh was linked to a sequence of how many coronal mass ejections?
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Correct answer: D — Six
PIB (DST): the great geomagnetic storm that started on 10 May 2024 was linked to a rare sequence of six different CMEs erupting in succession.
Consider the following statements about the IIA study on the May 2024 solar storm: 1. The team found that the CMEs initially release heat but later absorb and hold onto it during their journey. 2. The rare chain of solar blasts was reported from IIA's Indian Astronomical Observatory at Hanle, Ladakh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (DST): initially the CMEs release heat but then enter a state where they absorb and hold onto it; the six interacting solar blasts were reported from IIA's Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh. Both are correct.
Vibhu Bakhru was appointed on 14 July 2025 as Chief Justice of which High Court?
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Correct answer: D — Karnataka High Court
Law Ministry communique: Vibhu Bakhru, Judge (Delhi), appointed Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court.
Consider the following statements regarding Article 217 of the Constitution: 1. Every Judge of a High Court is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. 2. A permanent High Court Judge holds office until the age of sixty-five years. 3. To qualify, an advocate must have practised in a High Court for at least seven years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Article 217(1) sets the retirement age at sixty-two years (not 65), and Article 217(2)(b) requires at least ten years as an advocate of a High Court (not seven).
Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh was transferred on 14 July 2025 from the Tripura High Court to which High Court?
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Correct answer: C — Telangana High Court
Law Ministry communique: Aparesh Kumar Singh transferred from Tripura to Telangana as Chief Justice.
The Aadi Karmayogi mission of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs aims to build a cadre of how many tribal change leaders?
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Correct answer: C — 20 lakh
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: the initiative aims to build a dynamic cadre of 20 lakh tribal grassroots functionaries and village-level change leaders.
Where was the first Regional Process Lab of the Aadi Karmayogi mission launched on 10 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bengaluru
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: the first RPL was hosted in Bengaluru.
Consider the following about the first Aadi Karmayogi Regional Process Lab (July 2025): 1. It was launched on Guru Purnima. 2. It trains State Master Trainers from Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. 3. It is run by the Ministry of Rural Development. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: Aadi Karmayogi is a mission of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
The VTU-VRIF-TCOE Hub and Spoke Centre of Excellence inaugurated by Jyotiraditya Scindia on 10 July 2025 is located in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Bengaluru
Ministry of Communications: Shri Scindia inaugurated the VTU-VRIF-TCOE Hub and Spoke Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
With which company did the Indian Navy sign a contract to implement the National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project (announced July 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — Bharat Electronics Limited
MoD: the Indian Navy signed a contract with M/s Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, for the NMDA Project.
Under the NMDA Project, which existing centre will be upgraded into a Multi-Agency NMDA Centre?
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Correct answer: D — Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC), Gurugram
MoD: IMAC at Gurugram, the nodal centre of the NC3I Network, will be upgraded into a Multi-Agency NMDA Centre.
With what throw did Neeraj Chopra win the inaugural NC Classic on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 86.18 m
World Athletics results and Olympics.com: Neeraj Chopra won with 86.18 m; 84.51 m was Julius Yego's second-placed mark.
At which stadium was the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic held on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
Olympics.com and Economic Times: the event was held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
Which athlete finished second behind Neeraj Chopra at the NC Classic 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Julius Yego (Kenya)
World Athletics results: Julius Yego of Kenya was second with 84.51 m; Sachin Yadav was fourth and Thomas Röhler eleventh.
Where did the Karnataka cabinet hold its meeting on 2 July 2025, approving projects worth ₹3,400 crore?
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Correct answer: A — Nandi Hills
PTI/Hindustan Times: the Karnataka cabinet, in a meeting held atop the Nandi Hills, approved development projects worth ₹3,400 crore.
The Karnataka cabinet decided on 2 July 2025 to rename Bengaluru Rural district as what?
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Correct answer: D — Bengaluru North
Economic Times/Deccan Herald: CM Siddaramaiah said the cabinet decided to rename Bengaluru Rural district as Bengaluru North.
Which words were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, as recalled by the Vice-President on 28 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Socialist, Secular and Integrity
Vice-President (PIB, 28 June 2025): the Preamble was changed by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, adding the words Socialist, Secular and Integrity.
On how much quantity of mangoes did the Centre and Karnataka agree on 21 June 2025 to compensate farmers for the price difference?
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Correct answer: C — 2.5 lakh metric tonnes
PIB (Agriculture): Both ministers agreed to compensate farmers for the price difference on 2.5 lakh metric tonnes of mangoes, out of an estimated production of 10 lakh metric tonnes.
The fall in prices that led to the Centre-Karnataka relief decision of June 2025 particularly affected which mango variety?
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Correct answer: B — Totapuri
PIB (Agriculture): Karnataka had said prices for mangoes, particularly the Totapuri variety, had been falling steadily.
Consider the following statements about the mango price relief for Karnataka announced on 21 June 2025: 1. The price difference will be borne equally by the Central and State governments. 2. Compensation for tomato farmers was also approved at the same meeting. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Agriculture): The price difference will be borne equally by the Central and State governments. Tomato prices had stabilised, so no immediate action was needed for tomatoes. So the answer is 1 only.
Scientists from which institute developed the scalable device announced by DST on 20 June 2025 that produces green hydrogen by splitting water using only solar energy?
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Correct answer: D — Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru
PIB (DST): Scientists from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, an autonomous institute of DST, developed the device.
The photoanode in CeNS Bengaluru's solar water-splitting device (June 2025) is based on which material, with an n-i-p heterojunction of TiO2, Si and NiO layers?
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Correct answer: B — Silicon
PIB (DST): The team designed a silicon-based photoanode using an n-i-p heterojunction of n-type TiO2, intrinsic Si and p-type NiO layers.
Which element, never before observed in an Extreme Helium star, did IIA astronomers find in high amounts in the star A980 (reported June 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — Germanium
PIB (DST): The star A980, an Extreme Helium star, carries a surprisingly high amount of germanium, a metallic element never before observed in this type of star.
Which telescope did IIA astronomers use, with the Hanle Echelle Spectrograph, to study the star A980?
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Correct answer: A — Himalayan Chandra Telescope, Ladakh
PIB (DST): The answer is Himalayan Chandra Telescope, Ladakh: astronomers from IIA used the Hanle Echelle Spectrograph on this telescope.
As stated by Pralhad Joshi on Global Wind Day 2025, what is India's global rank in wind power installed capacity?
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Correct answer: A — Fourth
PIB (MNRE): India has globally the fourth largest wind power installed capacity.
On Global Wind Day 2025, Offshore wind leasing areas of 4 GW were said to be identified in which two states?
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Correct answer: D — Gujarat and Tamil Nadu
PIB (MNRE): Joshi listed launching the offshore sector with 4 GW of leasing areas identified in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
Consider the following statements made at the Global Wind Day 2025 conference in Bengaluru: 1. The renewable energy budget has risen by 53% to ₹26,549 crore. 2. India manufactures wind turbines ranging from 225 kW to 5.2 MW. 3. 33 models of wind turbines are produced by 14 companies in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MNRE): Joshi said the RE budget rose 53% to ₹26,549 crore and India makes turbines from 225 kW to 5.2 MW, with 33 models produced by 14 companies. So 1, 2 and 3 are all correct.
Which organisation is implementing the DGT–Shell India Green Skills and EV training programme launched on 12 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Edunet Foundation
PIB (MSDE): the initiative is implemented by Edunet Foundation, the training partner of Shell.
Consider the following statements about the first phase of the DGT–Shell India EV training programme: 1. A 240-hour advanced EV Technician course will run at 4 NSTIs. 2. A 90-hour job-oriented EV skills course will run at 12 ITIs with Shell-supported labs. 3. The 50-hour foundational green skills module is limited to ITIs that have physical labs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (MSDE): 240-hour course at 4 NSTIs and 90-hour course at 12 ITIs with Shell-supported labs are correct. The 50-hour module is for additional ITIs without physical labs, so 3 is wrong. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.
The DGT–Shell India EV training programme launched on 12 June 2025 covers ITIs and NSTIs in Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra and three other states. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
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Correct answer: D — Kerala
PIB (MSDE): the programme covers Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Kerala is not among them.
What was the theme of World Food Safety Day 2025, observed on 7 June?
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Correct answer: B — Food Safety: Science in Action
This year's World Food Safety Day theme was “Food Safety: Science in Action”, which the Union Health Minister reaffirmed at the FSSAI event.
Where was FSSAI's World Food Safety Day 2025 programme, addressed by Union Health Minister J P Nadda, held?
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Correct answer: C — NIMHANS, Bengaluru
The FSSAI programme themed ‘Stop Obesity by Eating Safe and Healthy’ was held at NIMHANS, Bengaluru, where the Health Minister delivered the keynote.
At FSSAI's World Food Safety Day 2025 event, J P Nadda reiterated the Prime Minister's call to cut oil consumption by how much?
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Correct answer: A — 10%
J P Nadda reiterated the Prime Minister's call to cut oil consumption by 10%.